We know there is never enough of it. We know we need to value the little we have of it with our children. We know that with all the activities and commitments they have, we need to ensure that their time is well spent and meaningful.

For over 100 years, Scouting has kept its commitment to families to give parents and children time to explore the world together, to help children discover new skills and interests, and to prepare every Scout for life.

Scouting understands that children need balanced opportunities to grow; that time spent outdoors camping under the stars is as valuable as time spent building a robot, that learning how to play an instrument is as meaningful as learning how to play chess, and that knowing how to save a life is as fundamental a skill now as it was in 1910.

Support your child's development, exploration, and discovery with a gift to Scouting today. Your gift will support programs that directly benefit your child and your community while ensuring that we can offer Scouting to every child who wants to be a Scout regardless of their financial capacity.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

As we close the books on 2011, I want to thank all of you for helping to make this another amazing year for Scouting. In 2011, Scouts at Emerald Bay and Whitsett earned over 15,000 merit badges. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we were able to provide well over $30,000 in scholarships for those who would otherwise be unable to experience summer camp, and over 21,000 people visited us at Whitsett, Emerald Bay, or Josepho.

As we head into 2012, we hear daily from Scouts and Scouters excited about all that lays ahead. While you enjoy the holidays with your friends and family, please take a moment to reflect on the difference that Scouting has made in your life, and to consider giving the gift of camping to someone in 2012. Thank you again for all of your support.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Do you have a special way of running your meetings or events?Are you really good at managing boy behavior?Does your unit have special events that are not usually promoted in the Scouting world?Does your unit committee run exceptionally well?Do you like to do really fun and amazing things with your Scouts?Do you have a special skill?

If you have said yes to any of these questions and you would like to share your knowledge with others for the benefit of Scouting, then we want to hear from you.

Friday, December 2, 2011

You asked for an elegant way to thank your clients and customers during the holiday season, and we have delivered. Send the gift of gourmet popcorn and support Scouting in your community. We will package your choice of any of the products listed below in our new signature box, include your personal message, and take care of the shipping for you.

Update: We have obtained permission for 18 year olds to go on this groundbreaking adventure!

Scouts, do you want to go really big and get wild? Are you looking for a very unique Scouting experience?

This is an exciting rare opportunity for Scouts to be among the first to camp at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in summer 2012, a year prior to the 2013 Jamboree!

You will be playing an important role in the final planning process for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Plus, you will be able to have a Jamboree experience at a fraction of the cost of a National Scout Jamboree!

Only 36 very lucky Scouts will have the opportunity to participate!

What do you have to do to go? How do you sign up? Please check out the flyer for more information!

You must hurry! Be one of the first 36 Scouts to submit your application along with your deposit.